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Cost of Studying in Malta (2027) for International Students

Malta is an English-speaking EU country whose main university, the University of Malta, charges students from outside the EU EUR 10,800 to EUR 13,400 for its 2026-27 master's programmes and EUR 26,000 a year for Medicine. Non-EU applicants who need a visa face an earlier deadline, 1 July for October 2026 entry, and must get a long-stay D visa before arriving, then a residence permit costing EUR 50. Graduates can stay nine months to look for work.

Verified 15 Sep 2026 Sources
Public tuition, per year
€10,800 to €13,400
international students
Living cost, per month
Not listed
typical range
Work during study
Not listed
per week
Post study work
9 mo
after graduation
Intakes
Autumn, Spring
main application cycles

Tuition, University of Malta, non-EU, 2026-27 course pages: MA in Cultural Heritage Management EUR 10,800; MSc in Artificial Intelligence EUR 13,400; Doctor of Medicine and Surgery EUR 26,000 a year. Doctoral study costs EUR 11,000 full time. The university's standing non-EU fee schedule, which carries no year, sets undergraduate courses at EUR 8,500 for arts and business subjects and EUR 10,800 for sciences.

Application fee. EUR 100 for applicants with overseas qualifications, EUR 200 for late applications.

Official fees. Residence permit application for study EUR 50.

Insurance. A private health policy with at least EUR 100,000 of cover is required for the residence permit, but students of the University of Malta, MCAST and the Institute of Tourism Studies are exempt.

Sources, checked 15 September 2026
  1. https://identita.gov.mt/central-visa-unit-student-visa-courses-exceeding-90-days/
  2. https://identita.gov.mt/expatriates-unit-main-page/noneu-nationals/non-employment-permits/study-research-trainees-volunteers-interns/
  3. https://identita.gov.mt/expatriates-unit-main-page/noneu-nationals/non-employment-permits/new-required-documents/
  4. https://identita.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FORM-N.03.pdf
  5. https://www.um.edu.mt/study/feesfunding/
  6. https://www.um.edu.mt/study/datesdeadlines/
  7. https://www.um.edu.mt/study/admissionsadvice/international/englishlanguagerequirements/